Census Bureau data for Porterdale city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Porterdale city
- What is the median household income in Porterdale city?
- The median household income in Porterdale city is $41,635 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Porterdale city?
- The poverty rate in Porterdale city is 34.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Porterdale city?
- $164,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Porterdale city?
- The median gross rent in Porterdale city is $1,106 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Porterdale city residents have a college degree?
- 20.2% of adults in Porterdale city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,291
Median Income
$41,635
Median Home Value
$164,100
Poverty Rate
34.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,171 (+51.6%)
Home Value:
+$90,300 (+122.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+8.3 pp (+32%)
Bachelor's+:
+10.2 pp (+102%)
Unemployment:
-2.5 pp (-41.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,291
Median Age
39.0
Female
55.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 60.4%
Black 29.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Other 0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$41,635
±$16,753
-$33,029 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$52,674
Median Family Income
$47,292
Poverty Rate
34.2%
+24.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
5.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
38.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.7%
$10–15k
21.9%
$15–25k
10.5%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
15.8%
$50–75k
22.8%
$75–100k
9.6%
$100–150k
4.4%
$150–200k
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
572
Owner-Occupied
39.2%
Renter-Occupied
60.8%
Vacancy Rate
5.1%
Median Home Value
$164,100
-$108,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,106
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
53.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.1%
$50–100k
13.1%
$100–200k
16.4%
$200–300k
19.2%
$300–500k
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
27.9%
$1–1.5k
63.3%
$1.5–2k
6.4%
$2–2.5k
2.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.6%
1 vehicle
61.1%
2 vehicles
25.8%
3+
8.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.2%
2–4 units
12.6%
5–19 units
1.7%
20+ units
2.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
69.9%
1940–1969
3.5%
2000–2009
13.3%
2010+
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
69.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.2%
-14.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.2%
Some College / Associate
14.5%
Less Than High School
4.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
49.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
-1.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.1%
Self-Employed
4.6%
Government Workers
16.7%
Private For-Profit
78.8%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.4%
Edu/Health
22.8%
Transportation
7.3%
Retail
6.8%
Finance
6.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Prof. Services
4.6%
Public Admin
4.3%
Wholesale
1.8%
Construction
1.6%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
44.5%
Sales
16.9%
Food Prep
16.9%
Production
13.9%
Construction
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.1 min
Drove Alone
68.7%
Carpool
18.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.1%
Walked
6.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
543
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.6%
5–9
10.3%
10–14
10.8%
15–19
3.6%
20–24
2.9%
25–34
9.5%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
8.8%
55–64
4.2%
65–74
19.4%
75–84
12.5%
85+
1.4%
Under 18: 29.9%
Working age (18–64): 70.1%
65 and over: 13.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.3%
Naturalized Citizen
18.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
56.4%
Latin America
43.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.5%
With a Disability
23.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.9%
Uninsured
10.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.5%
Has a Computer
78.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
79.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023